Latest articles by Stephanie Bucklin
7 Tips for Moving Toward a More Plant-Based Diet
Whether you want to go full vegetarian, or simply include more plant-based foods in your diet, here are some tips that can help.
These 3 Superbugs Pose the Greatest Threat to Human Health
Recently, the WHO released its first-ever list of "priority pathogens."
'Fake Weed' Linked to More Risk-Taking Than Real Marijuana
Teens who use marijuana don't behave in quite such risky ways as teens who use synthetic cannabis, a new study finds.
8 Mammals That Have Been Cloned Since Dolly the Sheep
It was 20 years ago this week that scientists announced the first successful cloning of a mammal — the now-famous sheep Dolly.
20 Years After Dolly the Sheep, What Have We Learned About Cloning?
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the announcement of Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell.
Skip Dinner? Evening Fast May Burn Fat
Looking to burn more fat? You could give fasting a try, according to results from a preliminary study.
Super Bowl 2017: Is a Turf or Grass Field Riskier for Players?
Does a football field’s surface type — grass or turf — affect players' injury rates?
E-Cigarette Smoking May Be Bad for Your Heart
A new study finds that certain markers for heart disease risk are higher in e-cigarette users than in nonusers.
Mary Tyler Moore's Life Offers Hope for People with Type 1 Diabetes
Mary Tyler Moore's death on Wednesday at age 80 may highlight the long-term effects that type 1 diabetes can have on the body.
Pilgrim's Burial: Medieval Man with Leprosy Honored at Death
A man with leprosy was he was not treated as an outcast, but rather was given a traditional pilgrim burial.
Paris and Michael Jackson: Does Depression Run in Families?
How much do a person's genes influence their risk of developing depression?
Early Menopause Linked to a Woman's Reproductive History
The age at which women enter menopause may be influenced by earlier events in their reproductive life.
Could Eating Chili Peppers Help You Live Longer?
People who eat chili peppers may have a lower risk of dying over a two-decade period, a new study finds.
Survey of Doctors Reveals the 'Lowest-Value' Treatments
Here are the medical treatments that are least likely to help you.
Pick Your Poison: Some Venom Can Be Healing
Live Science has rounded up some of the early research on seven creatures whose poisons may one day be made into drugs.
Cup of Joe Could Fight Age-Related Inflammation
Drinking coffee may reduce the inflammatory processes that naturally come with age, researchers said.
Stem Cells Could Restore Vision After Eye Disease
A new technique using stem cells can restore vision in mice that have end-stage eye disease.
Warmer Waters Linked to Higher Levels of Shellfish Toxin
As the Earth warms up, you may want to lay off the shellfish.
8 Things We Learned About Human Nature in 2016
This year, researchers have explored these questions and more, delivering fascinating insights into human nature. Here are eight of the most intriguing stories on human nature from this year.
Zika to Weed: 8 Huge Health Stories from 2016
From the elimination of measles in the U.S. to the advance of potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease, 2016 was a jam-packed year for health news.
Why It Pays to Be Vague When Negotiating Prices
In negotiating, is a more precise opening offer always better?
Surreal Science: 9 Strange Health Findings from 2016
Science is weird – and a number of new findings during 2016 proved it.
